Scenes of the City: Ocean Beach
For this week's Scenes of the City, we headed out to Ocean Beach and chatted up a few people taking advantage of this sudden spell of good weather.
The Woolley family, from Denver, Colorado, enjoyed the sunshine and tried to build a sand castle and moat in the rising tide.
Ted Danyo, 28, a law student at USF, made use of the wind and water for some kiteboarding.
Friends Eli Theman,28, Katrina Cairo,22, and Travis Knapp-Prasek, 26, hang out at the base of the Ocean Beach seawall.
Katie Farren, 24, and Allison Johnson, 26, spent the afternoon walking their dog Roxy and feeling the sand between their toes.
These three friends - John Raycroft, Michael Mashura, and Todd Dellauile, all 24-years-old - enjoyed a stroll down the sunny beach while visiting from out of town from Cincinnatti and Pittsburg.
Artist John Whitmarsh, 38, utilized the public fire pits at Ocean Beach to char recycled wood planks for a signboard that will be shown in front of his art studio. The public can view his work starting in April every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. at his studio located at 372 Ritch, right next to 330 Ritch near Little Skillet & Cento Coffee bar. Check out his website here.
Joc Tenet, 27, said he is visiting from France and looking for a job here in SF. But he took the afternoon off to skateboard down the Ocean Beach sidewalk.
Ray Hattar, 27, relaxed with a cigarette on the Ocean Beach sidewalk after having a brief run-in with local law enforcement.
We met Marty Pradere, 33, and Teresa Siles, 31, lounging atop the Ocean Beach seawall in the afternoon sun.
On his way to a local cafe to work, Alan Nechils, 32, took a detour down the beach to bask in the weather.
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By on February 06, 2012
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By on December 18, 2011
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By on December 15, 2011
Ocean Beach is a beach that runs along the west coast of San Francisco, California, United States, at the Pacific Ocean. It is adjacent to Golden Gate Park, the Richmond District and the Sunset District. The Great Highway runs alongside the beach, and Cliff House and the site of the former Sutro Baths sit at the northern end. The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is administered by the National Park Service.digital frame
By on December 03, 2011
The water at Ocean Beach is noteworthy for its strong currents and fierce waves, which makes it popular among many serious surfers. The water is also quite cold, due to a process known as upwelling, in which frigid water from below the ocean surface rises up to replace the surface water that moves away from the beach as a result of the Coriolis effect. The rapid rip currents and cold water make the ocean dangerous for casual swimmers or even for those who simply want to set foot in it, and many swimmers have been swept away and drowned.
By on November 07, 2011
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By on November 05, 2011
For decades Ocean Beach Holiday Park has been known as an idyllic place to escape the pressures of city life. Nestled on Umina Beach, just 1 hour's drive north of Sydney, surrounded by natural bushland and nearby the beautiful Brisbane Water National Park it seems a million miles away!
By on October 19, 2011
The water at Ocean Beach is noteworthy for its strong currents and fierce waves, which makes it popular among many serious surfers. The water is also quite cold, due to a process known as upwelling, in which frigid water from below the ocean surface rises up to replace the surface water that moves away from the beach as a result of the Coriolis effect. The rapid rip currents and cold water make the ocean dangerous for casual swimmers or even for those who simply want to set foot in it, and many swimmers have been swept away and drowned.
By on October 12, 2011
Surfers and other swimmers have died at Ocean Beach; one example occurred in May 2006,[2] with the next-previous death taking place in January 2006.[3] Prior to that, it had been about five years since anyone died at Ocean Beach. In 1998, a record seven people lost their lives there.
By on October 05, 2011
The water at Ocean Beach is noteworthy for its strong currents and fierce waves, which makes it popular among many serious surfers. The water is also quite cold, due to a process known as upwelling, in which frigid water from below the ocean surface rises up to replace the surface water that moves away from the beach as a result of the Coriolis effect. The rapid rip currents and cold water make the ocean dangerous for casual swimmers or even for those who simply want to set foot in it, and many swimmers have been swept away and drowned.
By on September 22, 2011
Really nice photographs. I will like to see more. And even wish to visit there. Mattresses
By on April 18, 2011
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